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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,152.55, 9,233.67 and 2,257.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,152.55, 9,233.67 and 2,257.26 is: 3,387.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,152.55 : 9,233.67 = 2,257.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,152.55/9,233.67 = 2,257.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,152.55x = 9,233.67 × 2,257.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,152.55x = 20,842,793.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,842,793.94/6,152.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,387.67

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